15 Minute Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry (Pad Krapow)

15 Minute Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry (Pad Krapow)

from drivemehungry.com
Dinner
15 min
2 servings
270 kcal / serving

Try this easy and fast recipe for vegetarian Thai basil tofu stir fry aka Tofu Pad Krapow. Stir fried ground tofu with garlic, ginger, and veggies in a spicy, savory soy sauce!

Ingredients

  • 1packet extra firm tofu (16 oz (454 g))
  • 2 tablespoonsavocado oil
  • ½ largered bell pepper (sliced)
  • ¾ cupgreen beans (cut to ½ inch long pieces)
  • ½ mediumonion (chopped)
  • 1 cupthai holy basil
  • 2 largeeggs (optional)
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoonsdark soy sauce
  • 2 ½ teaspoonsbrown sugar
  • 4 clovesgarlic (chopped)
  • ¼ teaspoonginger (grated)
  • ½ teaspoonthai chili pepper flakes (optional for spice, or add fresh thai chili peppers)

Directions

  1. 1

    Take your extra firm tofu and squeeze out as much water as you can with your hands and some paper towels. Next crumble it up with a fork or your hands to get 'ground' tofu.

  2. 2

    Add the ground tofu to a hot pan with oil and saute until it becomes dry, about 5 minutes. Optional: meanwhile in a separate pan, cook two eggs sunny side up over high heat until the edges become crispy.

  3. 3

    Add the sauce, bell peppers, green beans, and onions to the pan and saute everything together for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked but still crispy.

  4. 4

    Season your tofu mixture with salt & pepper to taste. Tofu is pretty bland so it may need a pinch of salt. I added about 1/4 teaspoon.

  5. 5

    Turn off the heat and stir in your Thai basil and mix it together until the basil wilts.

  6. 6

    Serve over rice and top with the crispy fried egg.